Yankees vs. Astros Game 1 Prediction - Oct 19, 2022

The Houston Astros square off with the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, commencing at 7:37PM ET.

Justin Verlander (0-0, 13.50 ERA) will start for the Astros, while the Yankees will counter with Jameson Taillon (0-1, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Yankees vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Yankees vs. Astros?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Yankees-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 62% chance of beating the Yankees.

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Yankees vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+125), Yankees +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Astros -185, Yankees +165
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Yankees, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Yankees (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -185, which means you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Yankees at +165, where you can put down $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Yankees (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7 runs is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Yankees vs. Astros

• Run Line: Yankees +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Yankees @ +165 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Total: Over 7 @ +100 via BetMGM (54% probability) 🔥

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While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Yankees moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Yankees-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Yankees vs. Astros on Wednesday October 19, 2022.

Yankees vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Astros and Yankees at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 7:37PM ET.

• Who: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Wednesday October 19, 2022
• Time: 7:37PM ET / 4:37PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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